Stephen-Smith urged by NSW MPs to establish permanent cancer surgery unit

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith is being urged by NSW MPs to establish a permanent gynaecological oncology unit in Canberra. Picture: Keegan Carroll

The ACT's Health Minister has been urged by Labor members of the NSW Parliament to commit funding to a permanent gynaecological cancer surgery unit at Canberra Hospital.

Rachel Stephen-Smith said conversations were ongoing about the possibility of a permanent service in the territory but a "significant population base" was needed to maintain a speciality service.